Male Genital Piercing

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Male Genital Piercing What you need to know

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Genital piercings are unique because they have the potential to directly affect your sexual pleasure, and potentially (depending on placement), that of your partner. Therefore it is critical to go to a piercer who has specific training and an abundance of experience. A poorly placed piercing can result in a missed opportunity for enhancement. Worse, you can suffer through a negative experience, unnecessary pain, and possibly end up with undesirable scar tissue or other consequences of failed piercings. Because of the much wider distribution of nerve endings throughout the penis and scrotum, desensitization and hypersensitivity are seldom issues with penis-region piercings.

Unfortunately, many piercers have NO specific training in genital piercings whatsoever! As an expert on the subject, and one who offers piercing problem consultations, I have bad news: a large percentage of genital piercings I see are improperly placed, often dangerously so.

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Because of variations in genital anatomy and personal preferences for sexual stimulation, each piercee must be evaluated (and even counseled) on an individual basis before deciding on a genital piercing. Page through my blog posts to read about one bad genital piercing after another. It will scare you—and it should, so you will educate yourself to make sure you get a safe, successful piercing.

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SCROTUM / HAFADA PIERCING Thumbnail

Additional Information

The general location of a scrotum piercing is evident in its name, but the particulars are limited only by the imagination. They can be placed pretty much anywhere the skin can be pinched. The piercing is sometimes called a hafada, especially when placed on one or both sides in the upper portion of the natural fold

GENERAL INFORMATION

If you prefer a genital piercing that is ornamental and not inserted during intercourse, a scrotum piercing may appeal to you. Scrotum piercings can go along the midline, from lorum to guiche, and in its most plentiful expression, multiple piercings can form a chainmail pouch surrounding the entire sac.

Though these are essentially ornamental rather than functional piercings, depending on placement and positioning with a partner—and the size and weight of the jewelry, it can swing and "hit the right spot."

The name "hafada" is said to derive from the Arabs and a rite of passage into manhood. The piercing is placed to symbolically prevent the rising of the descended testicle back into the body. It appears that tale may have been concocted by Doug Malloy, the "Grandfather" of modern body piercing.

Healing Time2-3 months or longer.

PLACEMENT

The piercing traverses only the surface tissue and does not penetrate the interior of the scrotal sac. To help you decide on placement, imagine the way jewelry will rest in your skin and how clothing and motion from your activities will affect the healing wound.

Be patient with your piercer, because the scrotum can be tricky to mark. This tissue expands, contracts, and changes drastically and rapidly. Your piercer may require you to stand and sit several times to check the placement, especially if multiples are being done. A set of marks represents a baseline for the way the tissue rests at that particular time. A pair of dots can appear level and then rise, fall, or spread to change position by as much as an inch.

Further, asymmetry of the scrotum is standard, so making matching pairs can be challenging. If you are uncertain about the marks, ask your piercer to let you wait for a few minutes to see if any tissue changes require adjustments. If you plan to have a scrotum ladder, getting several piercings in one session can help with more accurate alignment and spacing.

JEWELRY

For initial jewelry on scrotum or hafada piercings, I use ring-style (captive bead ring, fixed bead ring, or circular barbell) or a curved bar in 12 or 10 gauge, with the latter being more common.

The minimum bar diameter I'd use would be 5/8" and the minimum ring diameter is 3/4". If too small a diameter is worn, it is likely to pinch the tissue. Or if a smaller diameter piece of jewelry fits, then there's too little tissue pierced between entry and exit for a safe, durable piercing.

The orientation of the piercing is not a limiting factor when you wear bar-style jewelry; vertical, diagonal, or otherwise, it will rest close to your body. A ring is suitable as initial jewelry only when the piercing is set at a relatively horizontal angle.

Once healed, it may be possible to wear a smaller diameter, but having a large enough piece initially helps to assure success.

PROCEDURE

I perform scrotum and hafada piercings with forceps, as I do other piercings in this region. Depending on placement, your piercer may request that you wash your hands or don a glove to help hold your penis out of the way. Some piercers will make use of a Prince Albert piercing, if you have one, by attaching a cord to your jewelry and tying it around your neck to keep your penis from obstructing the area. It may, however, be possible to access the area without assistance.

Forceps hold the tissue in place, I swiftly push the piercing needle through, then smoothly push the needle out with jewelry of the same gauge.

If you have failed to trim or shave, the pulling of some hair may end up being the most uncomfortable part of your piercing experience. Most men do not find the lorum to be an intense piercing. This area seldom bleeds heavily, but some bleeding is always possible.

HEALING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

As far as sexual activity is concerned, it could be considered either a pro or a con that this piercing is not on the penis. The healing wound still needs to be protected from bodily fluids, but it doesn’t fit within a condom. Therefore, you must use a waterproof wound-sealant bandage to cover the piercing and surrounding area during sexual activities.

It is quite common for the tissue to get a little reddish, brownish, or pinkish around the entry and exit during healing. Also, in this region, the skin sometimes gets a little harder or thickened, and this does not necessarily represent any complication. These tissue changes can be permanent, or they may be temporary during healing and then diminish over time.

Depending on the placement, wearing a sanitary napkin or panty liner (or a piece of one cut to fit) may be helpful to wick moisture away and provide a little extra padding.

The scrotum piercing pictured below actually appears to be healing with a normal amount of redness and localized swelling.

Pubic Piercing

Lenny Kravitz showing his pubic piercing, which I performed in 1996; it was still there in 2016

This is a good choice if you desire a genital piercing that is visible when you are undressed, or one that does not actually pierce the penis. The pubic piercing is not involved in penetration, but it still has the potential to be sexually functional. In fact, I'd describe this as the best male genital piercing to provide a partner with added clitoral stimulation. (And the apadravya is best for a partner's g-spot stimulation.)

Pubic piercings seem to have a bad reputation for migrating and rejecting. There are several relevant factors for success, and a critical one is the “pinchability factor” of the tissue. If the skin there is not pliable, but is quite dense and tight to the body, this will make healing—and the piercing process—more difficult, or impossible.

It is vital to place the pubic piercing deep enough in pliable tissue at the appropriate location, with fairly sizable (wide) jewelry.

Rock star Lenny Kravitz has displayed his pubic piercing in some of his more risqué photos, and this placement is sometimes referred to as "The Lenny" piercing. It made an accidental appearance when Lenny suffered a wardrobe malfunction during a concert in 2016, which resulted in an upsurge in its popularity.

Kravitz explained the piercing and boasted in an interview with Contact Music:

"I've never taken it out. It's a hoop about the size of a quarter. It hits the lady where she likes it and, because it swings, it can be effective in any position."

For more on Lenny and the piercings I performed on him, see this article.

Healing Time3-4 months or longer

A properly placed pubic piercing is located in the natural crease or groove where the top of the penile shaft meets the body. It is frequently placed—incorrectly—on the flat portion of the pubic mound. This too-high pubic surface piercing is significantly harder to heal than one that is properly positioned.

Because so many piercers put them in the wrong area, and in skin that is too taut, this piercing has developed an undeserved reputation for high rejection rates. For the pubic piercing to be successful, the initial placement does need to be wider than that of most body piercings. I routinely encompass a minimum of about 3/4" of tissue. When the piercing is set wide enough in pliable tissue at that juncture, healing is not usually problematic.

If this natural juncture is not evident as you sit or stand, simply lift the penis to make this groove or line appear.

If you are marked while you are seated, the piercer should also check the placement while you are standing, because the angle may change with the position of your body. I normally use standing as the baseline for placement.

Marked for a pubic piercing at the natural juncture of the shaft and the bodypubic placement pubic piercing placement A pubic piercing with curved bar on a man with frenum piercings A pubic piercing with a curved bar on a man with frenum piercings Pubic piercing on a build where the juncture is very evidentA pubic piercing with ring (plus a Prince Albert)Fresh pubic piercing and apadravya with very large ball Fresh pubic piercing with curved bar and apadravya with very large ball A surface piercing on the pubis (but not a "pubic piercing") A surface piercing with barbell on the pubis (but not a "pubic piercing") A surface piercing on the pubis (but not a pubic piercing--too high) A surface piercing with curved bar on the pubic mound (not a pubic piercing--too high)

JEWELRY

I suggest 10 gauge as initial piercing size for the pubic piercing. A curved bar is the safest, most comfortable style as it is subject to less friction and stress than a ring. That said, I've started many successful pubic piercings with rings, including Lenny's.

I would normally select a curved bar with a minimum diameter of 3/4". Depending on the local anatomy, I frequently use curves in the neighborhood of 7/8” diameter initially, and sometimes up to 1". Ball size must not be so large as to push the bar away from the body.

For a ring, the 7/8" is the usual minimum diameter, which is really quite large and can be cumbersome initially. These sizes allow for placing a sizable amount of tissue between the piercing's entry and exit points. Since it is normal for the pubic piercing to lose some tissue as it heals, this is important in order for there to be a viable piercing left by the time the process of healing is completed. If you use a curved bar, once healed, you may need or want to downsize to a shorter post.

Or, if you begin with a bar, you may want to change to a ring later, especially if the sexual pleasure of a female partner is among your motivations for getting the pubic piercing. The captive circular barbell is one of the best options for that purpose, as the three balls provide the best chance of connecting with the right spot for her enjoyment. A captive ring with a textured silicone ball is another interesting variation.

Keeping your pubic hair trimmed will help make home jewelry changes easier. Because the channel is wider than most, you should use an insertion taper during swaps.

Captive Circular Barbell The captive circular barbell (a circular barbell with a captive bead added to it)

PROCEDURE

Prepare by shaving or trimming the area well before you go in for a pubic piercing. Following tissue manipulation (a lifting, rolling localized "massage") to prepare the area, I use forceps to hold everything securely in place as I swiftly perform the piercing procedure.

A pubic piercing may bleed, swell, and/or bruise afterward, but it is not among the most vascular or tender of the male genital piercings. Most men do not find the pubic piercing to be particularly sensitive or intense.

HEALING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

You might find it comfortable to wear a panty liner or thin sanitary napkin to protect the area with a layer of absorbent padding for at least the first few weeks. Some men find them so helpful that they wear them throughout initial healing. Simply place the padded side across your piercing (horizontally usually works best). Peel off the strip so that the lightly adhesive back of the liner sticks to your underwear. It works like a charm! Using clean scissors, you can also cut these to fit in whatever size or shape suits you best.

Like the lorum, the jewelry in a pubic piercing may be able to help hold a condom in place. But a prophylactic won’t cover the actual pierced tissue in this area. So, throughout healing you must wear a waterproof bandage to avoid sharing bodily fluids during sexual activity.

The images below show a pubic piercing that was not placed in the natural juncture where the pubic piercing should go. Though in his case, that groove is so deep, it may have presented problems for healing; I would likely have declined. In the second image, his piercing has clearly passed the point of no return and is rejecting. The jewelry should be removed right away to prevent additional scarring.

A pubic piercing I did not perform--not at the natural junctureThe same piercing, obviously rejecting The same pubic piercing is obviously rejecting

PLACEMENT

If this natural juncture is not evident as you sit or stand, simply lift the penis to make this groove or line appear.

HEALING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

LORUM PIERCING

Additional Information

The lorum piercing is located at the natural dividing line between the penis shaft and the scrotal sac. The name was coined in the 1980s while I was performing a genital piercing on the late Dan Kopka, my coworker at the time, at Gauntlet in Los Angeles. He wanted a frenum, he said, only lower.

“Not a frenum, a lower-um,” Dan declared, pinching the tissue at the desired location.

“Oh, that would be a good spot. Yeah, a ‘lorum,’” was my reply, and thus it was named. That particular piercing has been called a lorum ever since.

GENERAL INFORMATION

A lorum is a close relative of the frenum piercing. Yet also similar to a scrotum piercing--it is situated at the spot in between the two.

The tissue is extremely stretchy and varies considerably depending on the weather and arousal, among other factors. If placed too close to the surface with too small a ring it has a tendency to migrate out. I see this error frequently made by piercers with insufficient training and/or experience.

Healing Time3-4 months or longer

PLACEMENT

The lorum is a horizontal piercing on the underside of the penis at the natural juncture of the penis and the scrotum. Because of the variable and stretchy nature of this tissue, it is important to carefully check the spacing of proposed marks before piercing you. The skin can expand dramatically as you warm up.

Also, in the erect state, the tissue in this area rises upward toward the shaft, and this should be taken into account during marking to make certain it ends up where you want it to be. There isn't a "right" or "wrong" option for this; it is simply a personal preference matter.

So it can be cheated slightly toward the shaft for functionality: in this spot, the jewelry helps to anchor a condom in place—though this could be traumatic during healing, and uncomfortable as well.

Or, the lorum could be seated slightly south, toward the scrotum, so that it is not at the base of the erect penis. There's nothing wrong with a piercing lower than that, but it would simply be called a scrotum piercing, rather than a lorum.

JEWELRY

The lorum should be started with jewelry in a fairly sizable diameter: a 3/4", or even 7/8", depending on build. I'll will use 12 gauge as the minimum thickness for a lorum piercing, but more commonly I pierce with 10 gauge.

It can be started with ring-style jewelry or a curved bar, and even a straight bar, though I'm less likely to use the latter as I find curved jewelry generally conforms better to this area.

Once you are healed, it is not particularly difficult to change your jewelry. A minor challenge is that your penis needs to be kept out of the way in order to access the area.

Much like a frenum loop, a large ring can be worn around the shaft at base of the penis through the healed piercing. To make an even more effective pierced cock ring arrangement, wear this in conjunction with a pubic piercing and thread a single ring through both healed channels. Accurate placement is imperative for this to be workable; even so, it can be uncomfortable for daily wear. If you have a large size differential between flaccid and erect states, this combination will not be feasible.

The lorum is a sturdy piercing that can be stretched to large gauges. It is not particularly challenging to enlarge, but you must have sufficient tissue in the initial piercing and wait long enough (six months or more) between stretches.

PROCEDURE

I perform the lorum with forceps, as I do other piercings in this area. Your piercer may request that you wash your hands or don a glove to help hold your penis out of the way. Some piercers will make use of a Prince Albert piercing, if you have one, by attaching a cord to your jewelry and tying it around your neck to keep your penis from obstructing the area. Your piercer may, however, manage to access the area without assistance.

If you have failed to trim or shave, the pulling of some hair may end up being the most uncomfortable part of your piercing experience; men do not usually find the lorum to be an intense piercing. This area seldom bleeds heavily

HEALING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

The piercing is protected because it is sandwiched between the scrotum and the shaft of the penis. Therefore, healing tends to be easy and comfortable when compared with piercings on the scrotum that are more exposed. Like other genital piercings, this one sometimes develops lumpy or hardened tissue around the jewelry as a normal part of healing.

Because the lorum rests just inside the open end of a condom, during healing a waterproof bandage must be used to seal off and protect your piercing and the surrounding area before sexual activities.

The lorum pictured below is through too little tissue and the jewelry should be removed before further migration or total rejection occurs. I didn't do the piercing so I'm unsure whether it was started too shallow, or migrated to this position. The balls on the jewelry are oversized and too heavy for the amount of pierced skin, and this may have contributed to the problem.

A rejecting lorum piercing with oversized jewelry A lorum piercing through too little tissue (it is rejecting) with a circular barbell with too-large balls

GUICHE PIERCING (PERINEUM)

Additional Information

The guiche (pronounced “geesh”) is a horizontal piercing in the male perineum, between the scrotum and the anus. This piercing is specifically for the pleasure of the wearer, and jewelry creates various possibilities for erotic stimulation.

So many men would smile as soon as we were done, and make comments to the effect of, “Wow! This feels great already!” that I was inspired to invent the female counterpart called the fourchette piercing.

This healed 10-gauge guiche piercing with 5/8" diameter captive ring by Joeltron Bament, Opal Heart, http://www.opalheart.com.au/

There has been some confusion about the name of this piercing following a popular social media post in which people thought it was called a "double dyed piercing," a "double Diego piercing," or even a "double diet coke piercing." The correct name is dydoe, coined by piercing pioneer Doug Malloy as a play on the word "doodad."

The dydoe piercing frames the rim of the corona. They can be done in a single central placement, or in pairs off to the sides (the afore-mentioned "double"), and multiples. Unfortunately, many penises are not configured with a defined and full enough flare to the glans to comfortably and safely accommodate jewelry in this location.

Further, this is an area that is subject to a significant amount of friction during intercourse due to its location at the widest part of the glans. Since these piercings go through a minimum of tissue (especially compared to an ampallang), that activity can result in excessive trauma, irritation, and sometimes migration and rejection. Due to these anatomical and practical considerations, the dydoe is not the most popular of the penis region piercings.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The guiche is a piercing behind the scrotum that straddles the perineal raphe or perineum, the faint ridge of tissue that runs from the scrotum to the anus.

Ornamenting the perineum with a piercing calls attention to the region in addition to making it more sensitive. Folklore has it that South Pacific Islanders pierced this area during puberty as a rite of passage into adulthood. They reportedly wore a leather thong through the piercing with a shell dangling from it. They would squat with the shell in the water and discern the direction of the currents based on how the piercing felt.

This quaint story is one of several colorful fabrications about piercing's origins, courtesy of Doug Malloy. He is the man who helped my mentor, Jim Ward, to open the world's first piercing specialty studio. The guiche appears to be a modern innovation, originating in the gay leather community.

Healing Time3-4 months or longer

PLACEMENT

The guiche is a horizontal piercing between the scrotum and the anus, near the meeting point of the center seam and inseam of your pants. The piercing should be placed at least 5/8" from your anus. You might have limited space, with only a single location where a guiche can be situated. If you are more generously built in that region, you may have a range of options. I normally point out the "traditional" central placement (by gently pinching and prodding), and then offer any suitable sites slightly north and south so you can select the one that feels the best to you.

Multiple guiches are possible if you have a long perineum, but more than one is not usually performed in the same session.

You are suited to the guiche piercing if you have loose, pliable skin in this region. Very taut tissue makes the piercing challenging to perform and more difficult to heal. If you have a flat build, you will need to wear jewelry that is a little wider in diameter to encompass sufficient tissue. The size and shape of your thighs also affect the placement, and this should be factored in during marking. A small amount of migration is normal during healing, so if your piercing is started with too little tissue, you can end up with a shallow piercing that might reject.

I have done a number of successful vertical perineum piercings but they are not as common. I am not aware of any special name for them; I simply refer to them as "vertical guiche" piercings.

JEWELRY

I will use 12 gauge as the thinner option, which is desirable if you are fairly flat without an abundance of pliable tissue in the region. For fuller builds, I commonly use 10 gauge for initial jewelry.

Ring-style jewelry (including a captive or fixed bead ring, or circular barbell) or a curved bar are the most common style options. The diameter is anatomically dependent, but a 1/2" would be the narrowest curved bar I'd use in order to fit sufficient tissue for a durable piercing.

If you are configured with a pouchy, convex-shaped perineum, then a 5/8" diameter ring or 9/16" curved bar usually works well. On occasion I've used a 3/4" diameter, but rarely is wider jewelry needed or desirable.

Once healed, you will need to get a piercer or a capable friend to help you with any stretches or jewelry changes, because it is quite tricky to access a guiche by yourself unless you are extraordinarily flexible.

The added sensation of wearing weights on your guiche piercing can be enjoyable and some men really love the feel of large, heavy jewelry in this region. There are weights made specifically for this purpose. The largest guiche piercing I ever saw was at least 00 gauge (9 or 10mm). It was the ever-present companion of a long-distance truck driver who attributed his patience for his job to the enjoyment he experienced while riding on his impressive guiche piercing!

PROCEDURE

Your piercer will find it easier to mark and pierce your guiche if you have trimmed or shaved. Depending on the thickness of your hair, your piercer will probably need to do this for you if you have failed to do so yourself.

Some piercers position you on your back with your feet on the table or in stirrups, as I do. Others place you on your hands and knees. Both are valid options, and your piercer may use one to mark and the other to double-check the placement and/or to pierce you.

As when performing all of the male genital piercings in this area such as frenum, lorum, and scrotum/hafada, I use forceps. If the perineum is taut, I'll first do some tissue manipulation (pinch, lift, and roll the skin) to prepare it for the forceps. Most men do not find the piercing to be a particularly intense piercing. Some bleeding is possible with the guiche, as it is with any piercing.

HEALING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Snug, supportive underwear are suggested to help support the jewelry and minimize trauma. You may want to wear sanitary pads or liners throughout healing to help the area stay dry and provide protective padding. Keep the piercing as free from moisture as possible and maintain good air circulation.

Due to the wound’s proximity to the anus, you must be careful to avoid contact with waste during healing and to shower once or twice a day. Following bowel movements, wipe away from the piercing to uphold good hygiene practices. If you use wet-wipe products after visiting the toilet, do not allow the towelettes to touch your piercing if they contain detergents, fragrances, chemicals, or preservatives. The ingredients may be suitable for feminine freshening or post-potty cleanup, but they aren’t meant for use on open wounds like piercings. Protect the piercing with a waterproof bandage before engaging in receptive anal sex during healing.

This region is subject to considerable friction from daily activities, which can cause the piercing to become irritated. Some redness around the openings is very common during healing, and does not necessarily indicate a complication. A healing guiche doesn’t prohibit exercise, though it is certainly best to avoid biking and horseback riding for the first few weeks. Lumpy, protruding scar tissue sometimes temporarily forms at the openings of the piercing during healing. You may need to change your jewelry style or size to resolve this problem.

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